ecl@ss Introduction Ecl@ss is a hierarchical system for grouping materials, products and services according to a logical structure with a level detail that corresponds to the product-specific properties that can be described using norm-conforming properties.
Product and services can be allocated to the four stage, numeric ecl@ss class structure.
Search terms and synonyms permit targeted sourcing of product and services within the classifications.
Property bars with standardized properties and value tables enable accurate description and subsequent identification products and services.
covers all products, materials (direct,indirect), products and services.
reconciles the requirements of commerce and engineering.
includes properties’ sets for series materials.
offers the keyword search to help casual users to find the appropriate material class (without navigating through a complex hierarchy).
can be used for e-commerce as well as for material and facility management and product information systems.
is available in various languages and can be used free of charge in ecommerce. It is freely accessible at www.eclass.eu.
will be supported internationally – from Europe it will spread to the US and to Asia with the support of local partners.
is backed by a solid industrial basis in Germany and Europe. This basis will be extended to the US and Asia, thus getting a worldwide support from industry.
is broadly used in Germany and other European countries by international companies and their suppliers.
Data model 1. What do the various different formats mean?
The data model includes several different formats for entry of contents. A general distinction is made between alpha-numeric and numeric formats. Text contents are stored in alpha-numeric fields. These fields have the CHAR format, which stands for character.
Various different formats are available for numeric entries:
N
numeric characters, digits only
NR1
whole numbers, positive
NR1 S
whole numbers, positive or negative
NR2
rational numbers, positive
NR2 S
rational numbers, positive or negative
NR3 ES2
floating point numbers, positive
NR3 S ES2
floating point numbers, positive or negative
V
Boolean variable (logical property)
The characters S and E stand for:
S = with preceding sign (positive or negative)
E = exponent, base 10: (A)E(B) represents the value A*10B
Field lengths are added to these format entries. A variable field length should begin with two dots. A fixed field length should begin with a space (e.g. NR1 S4 etc)Data model Standards of ecl@ss The data model of the eCl@ss classification system is based, among other things, on the structures of the standards DIN 4002, IEC 61360 and ISO 13584 Referans www.eclass.de
Introduction
Ecl@ss is a hierarchical system for grouping materials, products and services according to a logical structure with a level detail that corresponds to the product-specific properties that can be described using norm-conforming properties.
Product and services can be allocated to the four stage, numeric ecl@ss class structure.
Advatages of using ecl@ss
· e-business with your business partners with standardized product information;
· greater process security with consistent information chains;
· a inter-vendor and inter-OEM product and range design;
· the identification of, and exclusion options for, sensitive product groups;
· clarity of the offering and unambiguous description of the requirements;
· improved certainty when searching and identifying products;
· fast and inexpensive processing of orders;
· meaningful controlling and reporting;
· merchandise management efficiency.
Benefits of using ecl@ss
Data model
1. What do the various different formats mean?
The data model includes several different formats for entry of contents. A general distinction is made between alpha-numeric and numeric formats. Text contents are stored in alpha-numeric fields. These fields have the CHAR format, which stands for character.
Various different formats are available for numeric entries:
The characters S and E stand for:
S = with preceding sign (positive or negative)
E = exponent, base 10: (A)E(B) represents the value A*10B
Field lengths are added to these format entries. A variable field length should begin with two dots. A fixed field length should begin with a space (e.g. NR1 S4 etc) Data model
Standards of ecl@ss
The data model of the eCl@ss classification system is based, among other things, on the structures of the standards DIN 4002, IEC 61360 and ISO 13584
Referans
www.eclass.de